Headliner with exposed bows

[Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'd asked advice on this last summer, but since we have a lot of new
members and I'm getting ready to dive in, I thought I'd ask again.

I need to replace my original headliner for my 63 Polara 500.  The
stainless bows are exposed with the headliner sandwiched between them
and the roof.  I like the look and want to keep it.  The headliner
itself is less like perforated cloth and more like some kind of
'foamish' squishy material with a hard backing board underneath.  It's
completely deteriorating into small flaky pieces that fly all over the
place.  Below are a couple of pictures.

https://picasaweb.google.com/115013310552314897903/63Polara500#5722373174239609346
https://picasaweb.google.com/115013310552314897903/63Polara500#5722373151695931842

Does anyone know a source for this 'foamy' headliner material?
Does anyone know what it's called?

When I was in Carlisle in July, the experts at Legendary had no clue
(I brought samples to their tent).  Walking the field, I looked into
every 62 to 65 car that was there and didn't find ANY with the exposed
bows; everything had the bows hidden and a more typical perforated
vinyl material.

I'd really love to find the original material, but if I have to I
guess I'll settle for something close.

As always, thanks.

- Jim
Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
'63 Polara 500 (383)
'65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
'71 Bronco

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